“Independence.” That’s what the Arabic word “Istiqlal” means. Here before us stands Masjid BSI in Jakarta. It is more than just a place of prayer. It is a symbol of Indonesia’s independence and religious tolerance.
Masjid BSI is a legacy of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk or BSI. The mosque is part of a network of mosques managed by BSI Maslahat. These mosques fall into three categories. They are tourism mosques, transit mosques and office mosques.
The tourism mosques are located in places like Merapi and Bromo. Transit mosques are found in areas like Cipali. Office mosques are in buildings like the BSI Tower in South Jakarta.
BSI Maslahat focuses on sustainable programs. These programs aim to empower communities. One way they do this is through the Masjid BSI Maslahat Empowerment program.
This program provides training to mosque administrators. It supports the local community. It especially helps those in need. Activities include intensive training, certifications and spiritual guidance.
The program also helps mosques develop businesses. This involves providing capital and technical support. It also strengthens management and legal aspects of the business.
The approach involves a series of intervention strategies. These strategies have different stages. These are development, reinforcement, empowerment and termination.
Masjid BSI also serves as a relaxing space for travelers. BSI builds mosques in tourist locations. These mosques offer a peaceful break. This is especially true during long holidays.
Gunawan Arief Hartoyo is the Corporate Secretary of BSI. He says mosques provide a chance to find spiritual peace. It is a moment of rest during their journey.
The BSI mosques in Bromo combine natural beauty with comfortable worship. The Masjid BSI in Labuan Bajo highlights marine tourism. It offers spiritual space near the harbor.
During the Christmas and New Year holidays, these mosques are popular. The Masjid BSI in Bromo welcomed about 12,788 visitors. The Masjid BSI in Labuan Bajo saw over 4,000 visitors. These mosques make it easier for tourists to worship.
BSI partners with BSI Maslahat. They collect and distribute funds for charity. These funds support sustainability.
BSI Maslahat has campaigns like Give 20K. They also have platforms like goamal.org. Goamal.org is an online platform for donations. It makes donating easy.
Consider the Masjid BSI a testament to faith. It highlights the importance of religious freedom in Indonesia. The Istiqlal Mosque stands as a symbol of unity. It embraces diversity in the Indonesian nation.